Course Enrollment

1. For the senior class of 2013 Course Enrollment

2. Basic preparation • Pass ECA in English 10 and Algebra I • Meet requirements for a diploma • Regular diploma • Core 40 diploma • Academic Honors diploma

3. ECA Requirements • Meet ECA Standard in English 10 (360) and Algebra I (564) • Waiver • Retest at least once a year • Complete all remediation provided by school • Maintain 95% attendance rate • Achieve a C- average (1.5 GPA) in the 34 credits specifically required for graduation • Complete all graduation requirements • Recommendation & documentation in area not passed by teacher and principal

4. Core 40 Diploma

5. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma

6. Additional considerations for Academic Honors Diploma: Must complete ONE of the following: • 2 AP courses and corresponding AP exams –OR- • Dual HS/college courses resulting in 6 college credits –OR- • 1 AP course and corresponding AP exam and a dual HS/college course resulting in 3 college credits –OR- • 1750 or higher on SAT(3 sections, no score less than 530 on any section) –OR- • ACT composite of 26 or above, must include writing

7. General Diploma • Beginning with students who enter high school in 2007-2008, completion of Core 40 becomes a graduation requirement. • A general diploma is only available to students whose parents feel students are unable to complete the Core 40 curriculum. • To graduate with less than Core 40, a formal Opt-out process must be completed. • Beginning in fall 2011, Core 40 will be an admissions requirement to attend a public four-year university in Indiana (Core 40 is a minimum requirement – colleges may have additional admissions requirements).

8. Core 40 Opt-Out Triggers • A parent may request that a student be exempted from the Core 40 curriculum and be required to complete the general diploma to graduate, or • The student does not pass at least three (3) courses required under the Core 40 curriculum, or • The student receives a score on the graduation examination that is in the twenty-fifth percentile or lower when taking the graduation exam for the first time. ***If the decision is made to opt-out of Core 40, the student is required to complete the course/credit requirements for a general diploma and the career/academic sequence the student will pursue is determined.

9. Core 40 Opt-Out Process • The student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the student’s counselor meet to discuss the student’s progress. • The student’s career/course plan is reviewed. • The student’s parent/guardian determines whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by completing the general curriculum or the Core 40 curriculum. • Opt-out form signed by parent and student

10. General Diploma

11. 12th Grade Enrollment Decisions English Social Studies Math Science Foreign Language Electives

12. Considerations for course selection: • Any English, math, social studies, or science course that you did not pass must be repeated. • Have you completed health and PE? • Strength of senior schedule is very important to four-year colleges. Four college prep classes/semester recommended.

13. English Choices

14. Social Studies Everyone will take: Economics – And- Government Electives: (all 1 semester) Sociology* Psychology* Adv Soc St CC, Ethics* *May be taken for college credit

15. 2 New Options for Math • Trigonometry (Sem 1) • Probability and Statistics (Sem 2) • Both classes count towards academic honors math credit. • Both are one semester classes • Prerequisite of Algebra II (reg. or honors) • These classes will carry a regular class weight • These are not college credit classes.

16. Math Choices Geometry Algebra II (completes Core 40) Algebra II, Honors (also Core 40) Trigonometry Probability and Statistics Pre-calculus* (completes IAH) AP Calculus AB* *May be taken for college credit

17. Science Choices

18. World Languages French II, III or IV German II, III or IV Spanish II, III or IV Colleges prefer to see advanced study of one language rather than starting a new language your senior year.

19. Dual Credit ClassesThrough Oakland City University

20. More Dual Credit ClassesThrough Oakland City University

21. Even More Dual Credit ClassesThrough Oakland City University

22. Now for: Electives

23. Agriculture First Semester • Fund of Ag Science • Horticulture Science Second Semester • Plant/Soil Science • Animal Science

24. Art Full Year Courses Introduction & Advanced 2D Art** Drawing I and II Painting I and II Photography and Digital Design **Must take this course before taking any other art course First Semester Ceramics – (seniors may take without Intro) Printmaking Second Semester Sculpture – (seniors may take without Intro) Intro to 3D Art

25. Biomedical PLTW Curriculum • Principles of the Biomedical Sciences • Human Body Systems • Medical Iinterventions

26. Third Biomedical Course Medical Interventions Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body. Students explore how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. This course is designed for 11th or 12th grade students.

27. Business First Semester only Business Foundations Second Semester only Marketing Adv Computer Apps Available First or Second Semester Computer Applications Entrepreneurship Personal Finance Full Year courses Bus Tech Lab I Accounting I Business Math

28. Family & Consumer Science First Semester Interpersonal Relations Child Development Second Semester Interpersonal Relations Adv. Child Development Full Year Course Nutrition/Wellness

29. Music Vocal Music • Beginning Chorus • Intermediate Chorus • Advanced Chorus* • Music Theory Instrumental Music • Dance Performance* - (Flag line with Band) • Band/Intermediate Band* • Band/Advanced Band* All are full year courses except Dance Performance *Audition required

30. Physical Education • Lifeguard Training Must be able to swim 500 yds continuously using several specific strokes, tread water for 2 min using legs only, and submerge to 7-10 ft to retrieve a 10 lb object and return with it to the surface. • Strength and Conditioning • S/C Class for Male athletes • S/C Class for Female athletes • S/C Class for non-athletes • Check your transcript to make sure you have completed 2 credits of PE

31. Technology • Fundamentals of Engineering 1 and 2 • Focuses on the process of applying engineering, technological, scientific principles in design, production & operation of products, structures and system. • Students use modern technological processes, computers, CAD software and production systems • Each semester contains its own set of activities, therefore students may take the two semesters independently of one another

32. TechnologyProject Lead the Way • Introduction to Engineering Design • Principles of Engineering (need IED) • Digital Electronics (need IED and POE) • Computer Integrated Manufacturing (need IED and POE) • Civil Engineering and Architecture (need IED and POE) • Engineering Design and Development

33. Theatre Arts Theatre Arts I and II – first year Advanced Theatre Arts I and II – second year Theatre Production I and II – third year All require an audition *will meet the fine art requirement for the academic honors diploma

34. Vocational Programs Three credits/semester • Auto Mechanics II • Building Trades I • Building Trades II • Welding II • Morning class is periods 1 – 4 • Afternoon class is periods 5-7 • Southridge and Pike Central • Need an additional application form

35. Ivy Tech College Credit Classes • Auto Mechanics I – 6 credit hours • Auto Mechanics II – 6 credit hours • Welding II – 15 credit hours • There will be no extra charge for college tuition for the credit hours • Students must earn a grade of “B” or better to receive the college credit.

36. JHS Vocational Programs Two credits/semester • Health Careers • Health Careers – Intro to Pharmacy • Law Enforcement • All take two periods per day • All are held at Jasper H.S.

37. Cadet Teaching • Provides students with organized exploratory teaching experiences in the elementary classroom. • Need 95% attendance rate • No disciplinary record • Be interested in teaching • Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle for own transportation • Can take for one or two semesters • Students selected by application process

38. Information Technology • Information Technology: Information Support and Services (IT:ISS) is offered at Northeast Dubois periods 1-3 • Students will gain skills to implement computer systems and software, provide technical assistance and manage information systems. • Computer applications required. • Can lead to A+ certification. • For juniors and/or seniors

39. More Information Technology • Information Technology: Network Systems • Second year of Information Technology • Offered at Northeast Dubois periods 5-7 • Two credits/semester • Seniors only • IT:ISS required

40. Early Child Development • Two credits/semester • Held at Pike Central • Requires three periods per day – periods 1 – 3 • Requires Child Development and Parenting

41. Machine Trades • Develop skills and knowledge in the shaping of metal parts • Emphasis on basic precision machining operations including use of lathes, drill presses and grinders • Advanced instruction to include use of CNC machines • Can earn dual credit through VU for their Machine Trades programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Tool & Die, and Injection Molding. • Three periods per day at Pike Central High School